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Our team has launched several high-impact education nonprofit organizations, including Relay Graduate School of Education . Currently, we incubate and operate five main programs – Cooperman College Scholars , a college scholarship program targeting high-potential, underrepresented students from Essex County, NJ; nXu , an innovative program working with diverse groups of high school students to help them articulate and pursue their life purpose; 1World , a program supporting international non-profit organizations in launching and leading high-performing networks of schools; TLAC Online , an online teacher training video program; and Relay Lab Schools , a new program partnering with public school districts to turn around their lowest-performing schools.
About the Team
The TE central team provides strategic advisory services and back office services (HR, operations and finance services) to all of our programs. We are the behind-the-scenes booster that helps entrepreneurs take their vision from concept to reality, ensuring they can spend as much time focused on their program as possible . The TE team has expanded over 30% in the past year and we are looking to fill a newly created role of Accountant .
About the Role
We’re looking for entrepreneurial finance and operations experts (or enthusiasts looking to become experts) who are excited to join a small, scrappy team dedicated to supporting a variety of education-focused programs. This role would be ideal for someone who relishes accuracy, organization, and a high attention to detail; loves reconciling and tying data; and is eager to do so in a mission-oriented start-up environment.
Reporting to TE’s Director of Finance, the Accountant will execute a wide array of activities, including:
Accounting & Bookkeeping – enter and track A/P and A/R transactions, bank reconciliations, expense reimbursements, corporate card transactions
Payroll – process semi-monthly payroll, ensure accuracy of payroll data entered into the accounting system, reconcile payroll taxes and deductions quarterly
Financial Reporting & Audit – close books monthly, prepare reconciliations, support monthly reporting activities, support preparation of schedules for annual audit
Financial Records Management – ensure that all financial and accounting data is up to date and accurate at all times, maintain secure and organized recordkeeping systems at all times
Tackling Other Start-Up Activities – other finance and accounting-related duties as required and assigned; we are a start-up supporting start-ups, so new projects will always come up!
Qualifications
BA, preferably with a quantitative focus
1-4 years of accounting or finance experience, or related internship experience at a non-profit or start-up organization – if you don’t have specifically relevant experience, then a basic functional knowledge of accounting principles plus an enthusiasm for learning will help
Exceptional attention to detail - you thrive on being thorough, accurate and precise in all you do
Strong organizational skills and ability to keep track of all tasks big and small
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented mentality - this role requires a lot of communication with colleagues
Proactive, pragmatic, and resourceful problem solver – you enjoy trying to figure things out and when in doubt, you Google it or ask an expert!
Ability to work efficiently, intensely, and within an entrepreneurial environment
Proficiency with Excel and a willingness to become a power user
A passion to join a mission-driven organization
Compensation
Together Education offers a competitive salary and benefits package for full-time employees.

City Year New York is seeking an experienced educator to join the Impact team and provide vital training, coaching, and support to AmeriCorps Members serving as tutors and mentors in underserved public elementary and middle schools. The Instructional Coach spends their time on the ground, in schools observing AmeriCorps Members, providing real time coaching and collecting trends of best practices and potential gap areas to inform training and innovation. As part of the Service team, the Instructional Coach works with their peers to develop and deliver training content for AmeriCorps Members at the start of and throughout the year. This role is a great opportunity for educators with classroom experience looking to expand their reach by supporting teams of AmeriCorps Members that are changing the educational trajectory and the lives of hundreds of students.
Who You Are / About You
You are passionate about City Year’s mission and values.
You are an educator that is excited to use your knowledge and experience to support AmeriCorps Members and their work in schools.
You are a collaborator; you would rather work with others to solve complex problems than go at it alone.
You are a natural relationship builder; you feel equally comfortable communicating and connecting with a 10 year old in your classroom, the parent of a student, and a peer educator.
You thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment; if every day of work was exactly the same, you would be bored.
You are a clear and confident presenter; you feel comfortable designing and delivering trainings that are tailored to the audience's learning styles.
What You’ll Do Here
Develop and Deliver Training Content:
Facilitate trainings for AmeriCorps Members to prepare them for their roles as English Language Arts and math tutors, after school instructors, and attendance and social emotional coaches.
Create and adjust content for trainings based on observations of tutoring, learning styles of audience, and specific needs of schools
Observe and Coach AmeriCorps Members:
Work with peers to conduct co-observations of AmeriCorps Members during tutoring and after-school instruction
Provide feedback to individual AmeriCorps Members and teams to enhance quality of service and spread best practices.
Collaborate with peer managers to identify trends, review progress, and create plans for continued improvement based on observations.
Use Data To Improve Instruction and Service Model:
Create assessment reports based on qualitative and quantitative data to show progress towards goals, areas for improvement, and training needs.
Support AmeriCorps Members and peer managers in analyzing student and school level data and building plans to support students and instruction.
Utilize content matter or pedagogical expertise to support peer managers in meetings with teachers and school administration.
What You’ve Already Done
Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
Taught in an middle school for 2+ years.
Served as a grade team leader, instructional coach, or similar position of peer leadership or direct management for 1+ years.
Mastered an understanding of general curriculum and standards-based assessments.
Demonstrated success in differentiating instruction and improving student achievement.
Studied and/or implemented Common Core standards.
Perfected the art of using Microsoft Excel.
Bonus If You Have
Completed a Master’s Degree.
Served at City Year, Teach for America, or another AmeriCorps program.
Have experience or an interest in student learning and instruction in after-school programs.
Compensation and Benefits
Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.
City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Opportunity with the New York City Department of EducationThe Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment, Partnerships, and Communications is a critical member of the Chancellor's leadership team. Under the executive direction of the Chancellor, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Deputy Chancellor leads strategic planning, communications, and external relations/affairs for the Department of Education (DOE). On behalf of the Chancellor, the Deputy Chancellor manages and leads the development and implementation of policies, goals, objectives, practices, and procedures in support of the mission and priorities of the school system, with a focus on community engagement, family empowerment, public relations, and intergovernmental relations, communications and translation & interpretation for the Department of Education (DOE). The Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment, Partnerships, and Communications has overall responsibility for developing and maintaining cooperative relationships across a diverse network, including internal and external stakeholders and constituents, the Panel for Educational Policy, various DOE and governmental agencies, and media outlets and channels, aimed at clearly communicating the DOE's efforts to achieve systemic educational improvements and expand equity and opportunity for all New York City families. The salary for this position will be $198,000+ and includes an excellent comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume at the following link: or by clicking the apply now button.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund seeks an assistant for its China program who will be responsible for supporting the administrative functions of grantmaking and program development. The incumbent will handle the day-to-day and overall administrative and operational support for the China program. S/He will: receive and respond to grant related questions from current grantees and prospective grant seekers; handle correspondence related to grant proposals and other supporting documentation from prospective grantees; provide grants administration support, including preparing and reviewing submitted material for completeness, draft specialized and customized documents, and maintain electronic systems that support grantmaking, including the grants management database, GivingData. The position also provides support to the Richard Rockefeller Fellowship and will participate in periodic site visits. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison and primary point of communication within the RBF for the China program and will complete assigned responsibilities in an independent manner. Key Responsibilities Grantmaking Oversee the receipt of all grant-related proposals and materials. Maintain ongoing communication with grantees and RBF staff on proposals and/or grants status. Support the preparation of dockets, grant memos and all other required support Draft specialized and/or customized documents, correspondence, and memoranda. Manage grantee reporting, reviewing for completeness and following up with grantees and RBF staff on outstanding issues. Coordinate all pertinent information with the Grants Management. Track and monitor grant payments for the portfolio, alerting the Program Director and Grants Management when payments need to be made, and/or if information from grantees is missing. Collect payment-related information from grantees and prepare documentation and letters to issue grant. Maintain and update portfolio budget projections, in consultation with the Program Director. Respond to unsolicited request for support as directed by the Program Director. Administrative Responsibilities Review and proofread dockets, reports and other Provide administrative/logistical support for the Richard Rockefeller Fellowship, China program-related conferences, and other Coordinate conference calls, travel arrangements, and events for the Program Director. Assist in making appointments and maintaining calendars. Prepare meeting schedules and logistics with other RBF Field telephone calls on behalf of the China Prepare expense Open, sort, and distribute postal and e-mail. Prioritize and organize Program Director's inbox on an as-needed Provide general administrative support as Program Development Support Assist with the preparation of relevant materials for program reviews and Assemble information related to potential grants or program review Develop briefing books and other information to support program activities, including travel and Attend assigned meetings including with grantees and other Participate in grantee site visits on an as-needed Coordinate and/or attend conferences related to the China Data Management Maintain and update the electronic systems that support grantmaking efforts, including Giving Maintain address, telephone and email directories to facilitate communication with grantees and others, and coordinate lists with organization-wide databases, as Prepare various reports as requested (e.g., grant status reports, program activity reports, allocations, ) The incumbent performs all other duties assigned by the Program Director, China. Advanced English language proficiency with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Chinese language proficiency with advanced verbal abilities. Must be able to communicate effectively with grantees and China program Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to be consistently diplomatic, tactful, and professional, and to interact effectively with all levels of staff, trustees, and external parties. Ability to work effectively with diverse Exceptional English-language writing skills. Ability to operate independently, set goals, and be disciplined in achieving them with minimal Demonstrated interest in the relevant China program Ability to develop and maintain broad knowledge of the RBF's programs, practices, policies, procedures, and applications such as Strong knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to efficiently accomplish work, using e-mail, the internet, database management software, and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. Other systems currently in use include Intacct for accounting, Nexonia for expense reporting, and Box for document management and collaboration. Highly effective and efficient administrative skills and abilities, including ability to develop and implement administrative systems to accomplish work. Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential matters with Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with flexibility and detail orientation. Able to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet short Ability to work across the different strategies of the China program. Ability to travel within the United States and at least once a year to Additionally, each employee is expected to: Understand and support the philanthropic mission of the Respect and value those who partner with or request assistance from the Manage the resources of the RBF in a manner that maximizes the funds available for charitable Appreciate the value of diversity initiatives and equal opportunity in all work Respect the contribution of each employee of the RBF and support colleagues in fulfilling their individual Appreciate differences in perspectives and point of view and work collaboratively with colleagues toward shared goals and Commit time to RBF activities and conversations that strengthen the Fund's culture and improve its Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with three years of administrative and/or program support experience; or a Master's degree in a related field, with two years of administrative and/or program support Demonstrated interest in the RBF's program issues in Foundation or nonprofit experience, Application Process The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a generous benefits package, and a pleasant work environment. To apply, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications along with a resume to . Include Program Assistant, China, on the subject line of your email. Additionally, include a brief writing sample of five to 10 pages of your original work. No telephone or fax inquiries please. Application deadline is September 27, 2019 . Rockefeller Brothers Fund Attn: Human Resources - Program Assistant, China 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 900 New York, NY 10115 For additional information please visit our website at . recblid 3jbbjhfx59nsskz4c2ba29bbag0tqs

JOB DESCRIPTIONDaVinci is a multi-functional educational company that provides services designed to support the academic needs of our clients. The role of Assistive Technology Specialist is to assess the needs and identify the technological supports and tools that will help to best support student's academic needs. Support is provided to students, teachers and support staff on how to implement and best utilize these tools. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to assess technology tools to support student's individual needsContinuous education and research new and innovative solutionsDevelop and maintain effective relationships with the district representatives, teachers, parents and studentsMonitor student progress and teacher administration; adjust goals as necessaryCollaborate with other Da Vinci consultantsAttend weekly team meetingsCommunicate concerns regarding consults on a daily basis SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERREDExperience creating and working with technology to assist students with disabilitiesEffective interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbalStrong organizational skills with attention to detailStrong analytical skillsAble to work flexible hours to meet with parents, teachers, district representatives, and Da Vinci leadershipAvailable to attend CSE (Committee for Special Education) meeting as requestedMust be available to travel to a variety of school districtsExperience with Google, Microsoft, augmentative communication EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE Bachelor Degree in Rehab Science/ Non Rehab Science, Education, Psychology - RequiredAssistive Technology Certification- Preferred